Superior Pacemaker 1978

Model Pacemaker made in 1978 by Superior got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, unknown or other.

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
78V194000SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION V (Vehicle)4208/31/1978OVSCSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION09/06/197810/12/1979571105
Defect SummaryThe lettering location for brake fluid reservoir labeling fails to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic brake systems. the requirement states that the lettering must be visible by direct view either on or within 4 inches of the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDrawings and instructions will be sent to enable owner to remove and reinstall the reservoir cap properly.
NotesVehicle description: motorhomes.system: equipment; reservoir labeling.consequences of defect: this would pose a safety hazard because owner may beunable to locate the brake fluid reservoir in order to check for proper brakefluid level.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
78V140000SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1977 to 05/01/1978V (Vehicle)6106/09/1978MFRSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION06/14/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe brake warning light is not activated when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is in the on position. this constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic brake systems. also, the brake lamp check function is inoperable.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will lengthen the wire connection between the parking brake and the wiring harness to ensure proper brake light operation. a grounding wire will also be installed to ensure proper operation of the lamp check function.
NotesVehicle description: school buses.system: parking brakes; warning light.consequences of defect: vehicle operation while the parking brake is engagedcould result in damage to the parking brakes. a vehicle that contains damagedparking brakes could roll free when parked on an incline and left unattended,causing injury or damage to persons or property in its path.
78V255000SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1977 to 07/01/1978V (Vehicle)25011/17/1978OVSCSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION11/22/197810/12/1979571217
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus window retention and release. vehicles lack the proper number of emergency exits.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect involved vehicles for proper number of exits. also, where required, stationary sashes will be removed and hinged emergency exits will be installed.
NotesVehicle description: school buses.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: lack of unobstructed emergency exits would increase thelikelihood of passenger injuries in the event of an emergency requiring vehicleevacuation.
79V113000SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1978 to 09/01/1978V (Vehicle)316404/30/1979OVSCSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION05/07/197910/12/1979571222
Defect SummaryThe involved buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. the safety barriers failed to exhibit the proper impact absorbing qualities when tested for compliance.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install two 7 gauge plates mounted at both lower corners on the front of each barrier.
NotesVehicle description: school buses equipped with front barriers.system: structure; safety barriers.consequences of defect: failure of the front safety barriers to performadequately in the event of an accident would increase the chances of passengerinjuries.